Learn about Lewy body dementia, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and care strategies. A complete guide to help families understand and manage LBD.| Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center - Bringing awareness and supporting with love
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The end stage of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), is when symptoms are no longer just occasional or subtle; they become a central part of everyday life. For families, knowing what the late stages of LBD looks like can make it easier to plan care, and manage expectations. What “Late Stage” Really Means in Lewy Body […] The post Late Stage Lewy Body Dementia: Symptoms, Care, and Support first appeared on Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center.| Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center
Find out the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for Lewy Body Dementia, a common and progressive form of Dementia.| Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center
In our support groups we often talk about home health aides, companions, etc. This kind of help is very important but often difficult to figure out. But at a recent caregivers’ support group another kind of help was discussed that is fairly easy to arrange and worth doing. It is not unusual to hear from| Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center
With the likelihood of heat waves on the rise, it is particularly important to be aware of the impact of extreme heat on people with Lewy body dementia (LBD). LBD on its own has a disruptive impact on the Autonomic Nervous system (the automatic part of our nervous system that regulates many of the body’s […] The post Hot Summer Temperatures are a Particular Concern for Folks with Lewy Body Dementia first appeared on Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center.| Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center
My wife passed away last year due to complications of Lewy body dementia (LBD). Naturally, I have spent much time reflecting on our life and her journey that we shared together. I have listened to many caregivers relay their stories and express their frustrations while caregiving. I hope that my reflection might offer a little […] The post One Soul first appeared on Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center.| Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center
Written by M of NY, a Caregiver to her Husband: Several years ago, my husband began, some evenings, yelling and laughing, punching the air, and flailing his arms and legs around in his sleep–even once throwing himself into a corner of the nightstand. Other times, he had minor muscle jerks in his hands and legs, […] The post Living with REM Sleep Behavior Disorder first appeared on Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center.| Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center
Written by M of NY, a Caregiver to her Husband: A topic I feel is very important is the loneliness of having a life veer off course from a newly diagnosed serious illness. You have already begun to notice things you don’t understand, and this can be confusing and unsettling. Knowing you are part of […] The post Struggling with Changes and Finding Support first appeared on Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center.| Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center
In the previous blog about Hallucinations and Delusions, we addressed handling the more simple, non-frightening hallucinations and how to keep from escalating the situation. But what to do when the person with LBD is experiencing a hallucination that is extremely frightening and by its very nature, throws the situation into a delusion that must be […] The post Coping with Hallucinations and Delusions – Part II first appeared on Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center.| Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center
Being with a loved one who is experiencing hallucinations is a disconcerting experience and can actually feel very frightening. In this blog, we will address “simple” hallucinations. In part 2, we’ll talk about the more complex situation of delusions with or without hallucinations. Fear is often our first reaction when our loved one with LBD […] The post Coping with Hallucinations and Delusions – Part I first appeared on Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center.| Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center
